In accordance with the IPI Board of Directors Elections Rules and Regulations, we are pleased to report that a final tabulation of the official ballots for the 2020 IPI Board of Directors Election has been completed and the results have been ratified by Joel Miller, IPI Election Official, and Brenda DiVincenzo, IPI Vice President of Member Success.

We are pleased to announce that Larry Steiner, April Love and Veronica Chapman have each been elected to the IPI Board of Directors for one, three year term, starting June 1st.

We extend our hearty congratulations to Larry, April and Veronica. (See bio info below this message.)

We would like to extend a special thank you to the members of the 2020 IPI Nominating Committee: Nick Gillenwater (Chairman), Allen Showalter, Bill Eklund, Larry Kuntz and Ted Nichols.

We would also like to thank our current Chairman, T.K. Broecker, and current Board Member Phil Canter for their service to the organization over the past six years, as their terms will be ending on May 31st.

Sincerely,

Joel Miller, IPI Election Official

Brenda DiVincenzo, IPI Vice President of Member Success

Larry Steiner, Spectrum Photo and Digital Services

After working briefly at Oberlin College in Ohio, Larry co-founded Spectrum Photo and Digital in 1982. Working through the video boom, the minilab boom and the point-and-shoot boom, Larry has lived and managed through the changes engendered by digital services and the internet. He has worked through a few different business cycles and trend-lines to be able to operate a business that has supported several families for more than 38 years.

I have enjoyed serving on the IPI Board during good times and bad. It is rewarding to serve alongside smart people and engage in strategic thinking. That helps keep my work fresh and interesting. I believe I bring an experienced viewpoint that always keeps how IPI can best benefit members as the top guidance for decision making. Secondly, keeping IPI strong and forward moving is a key factor in providing the member benefits. I believe IPI needs to continue along the path of good governance, strong financial position and effective member support.

April Love, f/32 Photo, LLC

Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, I became enamored with photography at the age of 8, when I received my first camera as a gift, a Kodak 600 110. In order to not worry my Dad, I didn’t pursue photography as a major, so I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology (that is fancy for Retail and Consumer Science). I worked for K-VA-T Food Stores throughout high school and college, and upon graduating from UT, they hired me as the Human Resources Generalist for the Southern division of the family owned chain. Three years later I had the opportunity to work with Knox Area Rescue Ministries as Human Resources Director (and eventually photographer for the Development department). After serving in this position for 7 years, the easiest way to explain things is that God opened a door for me to be able to work as a photographer (or in the photography industry) full time and He basically had to kick me through it. In addition to starting my own photography business in 2006, I went to work at a local lab part time to supplement my income and well, fell in love with printing. The rest is a crazy tale that I should write out one day as a short story or a book, but it ended up with me running that lab I used to work for once it had been purchased by someone else. That was in May 2010 and in January of 2016, our owner passed away and legally left the business and an event that we created to me. I say legally because he would have told you that it was mine from the beginning and that no one else would have wanted it anyway! Since 2010 we have added retail to the existing lab business and a local rental equipment business as well. In addition to running the store, I love to travel and improve on my nature photography skills in addition to helping lead workshops whenever I get the chance.

I’ve been to IPIC every year since 2010 and it is the one event each year that I would not want to miss. I knew virtually nothing about this industry 10 years ago and there is still SO much I feel like I don’t know. Most of what I have learned has come from two places: figuring it out on my own through trial and error or IPI (either the Forum or connecting with people at IPIC). Most of it has been from the latter. So, if I have the opportunity to give back and help with the progress of this industry going forward, it would be an honor to do that. In a discussion with one of my vendors not too long ago, I mentioned something about not knowing exactly how the growth in our business happened. He pointed out that he thought a lot of it had to do with my inexperience in the industry, because I was not bogged down with “that is the way it has always been done”. There is a certain freedom in that which allows you to think outside the box a little easier, because if you don’t know where the box is in the first place, it’s not that hard! So, balancing that with the opportunity to access the knowledge of so many people who have been in the trenches of this industry for many years is a blessing. If I can use that to help others and guide the direction our industry needs to go in order to keep us relevant and useful, that would be fantastic. This group has always been one where people share openly and willingly help one another without seeing each other as “competitors” and I love that.

Veronica Chapman, Pro Digital Photos

Veronica Chapman is the co-owner, along with her husband Cory Chapman, of Pro Digital Photos, a fun and creative photo boutique. She wears many hats in her business but loves saying she is the marketing/sales director. She continually markets her business in creative ways that truly have her customers trying and loving her products and in result gains loyal and long term clients. Veronica has helped grow and maintain steady sales over the course of their business and also feels blessed to have such a great team of people to work with. She is a mother of 3 young girls who keep her busy and always on the go. Veronica values family and loves to spend time with them.

I am honored to be nominated to possibly have the opportunity to serve on the board of directors at IPI. I have many years of experience in running a photo lab and would love to share what I’ve learned with others. I know many of the members are promoting different types of printing work, but I feel I could help give new perspectives and new ideas to creating more sales and more income while still offering the same types of products. I would love to strategize and help implement new selling strategies to help each member grow their bottom line each year.

Due to the announcement by the Nevada Gaming Commission and Red Rock Resort that conferences of more than 250 people will not be able to take place until further notice, we have made the decision to move IPIC 2020 to a virtual model.

We are beyond excited to host you virtually for IPIC Breakthrough, packed with all the amazing things that an in-person IPIC has to offer! (OK, you might have to provide your own refreshments + pool!)

Access a variety of new tools for Q2 and continue to create awareness of your capabilities and your business.

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The Gather Box for slides + video tapes!

Our most popular Signature Product now has options for SLIDES only and TAPES only boxes! Box artwork, sourcing information and instructions are provided. IPI members who offer archiving services are seeing a spike in sales - mostly due to consumers working on at home photo management projects. The Gather Box is especially successful when sold online (via dakis or Photofinale) and combined with a pick-up/drop-off service.

NEW TO THIS CONCEPT? Before you begin, download the original Gather Box product and all associated tools. The original box will become your "Prints Only" box if you choose you offer all three options. This product is found in the MSP HUB > MSP Downloads > Signature Products.

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New Video: Utilize this new Gather Box marketing video to help reach customers online. Add your own branding at the conclusion to make it yours.

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The Original Gather Box: Utilize the complete set of marketing campaigns, product photography, instructions, inserts and an in-store display by downloading the original files. If you're already using The Gather Box, there is no need to re-download. This mention is for all new users.

To fully understand the details around this Signature Product, download the original files and all associated tools. This product is found in the MSP HUB > MSP Downloads > Signature Products.

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NEW! SIGNATURE PRODUCT - Giant Face Cutouts: Easy to produce and perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, graduations and events. Learn how you can begin offering and marketing this hot product!

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Mother's Day Campaign: Store signage, email template, web banner, order inserts and social media tools are provided. Customize specifically for your business needs. Remember to promote that Mother's Day gifts can easily be ordered online and shipped directly to the customer.

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Father's Day Campaign: Store signage, email template, web banner, order inserts and social media tools are provided. Customize specifically for your business needs. Remember to promote that Father's Day gifts can easily be ordered online and shipped directly to the customer.

This course is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge to create compelling content for video marketing. Whether you’re growing a business, launching an idea or just gaining a following, anyone can create engaging video content – even if you have no video skills or a minimal budget!

USERS MUST FIRST LOG INTO IPIPHOTO.COM, THEN CLICK THE "MSP HUB" ACCESS BUTTON OR GRAPHIC. ONCE INSIDE THE HUB, LOOK FOR THE TEAM TRAINING SECTION.

EXPLORE OUR TRAINING LIBRARY

Our series of professional team training modules was developed to support retail products, business operations and the overall client experience.Best of all, these courses are included as part of your MSP participation and your use is UNLIMITED!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Additional training modules will continually be added to this collection of resources. Watch for notifications when new courses are released!

USERS MUST FIRST LOG INTO IPIPHOTO.COM, THEN CLICK THE "MSP HUB" ACCESS BUTTON OR GRAPHIC. ONCE INSIDE THE HUB, LOOK FOR THE TEAM TRAINING SECTION.

Why is training important to your business?

·A highly trained team is a profitable team.

·Information, techniques and practice provide your team with confidence.

·Salespeople are more comfortable, leading to increased sales.

·“Back-of-the-house” team members are more efficient, leading to increased production and reduced costs.

·Training also puts everyone in your business on the same page.

·Provide a cohesive message and witness consistent performance.

Contact Brenda DiVincenzo (brenda@ipiphoto.com) if you have questions on training or suggestions for future courses.

Get the most value out of your IPIC experience and start making your BREAKTHROUGH plans now!

Sometimes it’s helpful to speak directly with an IPI HQ team member or a Fujifilm representative in a quiet and focused setting. New this year, you can pre-schedule a personal meeting with FUJIFILM, The Print Refinery and MSP/MMS Help Desk to discuss purchasing, business planning or marketing solutions - in-person at IPIC!

Get here early or extend your stay! IPI hotel room rates at Red Rock Resort are available over a ten day period surrounding IPIC. This property is perfect for a spa vacation, girls/guys trip, romantic getaway or family adventure.

Graduation Marketing Campaigns: Promote the upcoming graduation season by showcasing all the personalized solutions you can provide. From announcements to party decor - let everyone know that you are the local source for everything grad!

Grad Cards + Announcements: Fresh new graduation announcements and open house invitation designs - perfect for the Class of 2020!

That's right - it's IPIC time! The industry leading photo + print conference is all about celebrating your BREAKTHROUGH accomplishments in 2020. We've got a fabulous new location, new educational format and new attitude.

If you can't make it - consider sending a team member, manager or production specialist. Everyone can benefit from attending - regardless of experience level.

Who wouldn't want to be first?!

Looking to be the first person on the IPIC Expo floor? BOOM! Show that pass and we'll let you in 20 minutes before doors open. You're extra hungry and want to be first in line for lunch? BAM! Just flash the pass, and eat before anyone else.

Register AND book your hotel room by 2/18/20 to be entered in a raffle for a chance to win the coveted, FIRST IN LINE PASS. The winner will be announced on 2/19/20!.

Like the legendary Ricki Bobbie once said "If you're not first, you're last."

NEW - Print Size Charts! Help your guests select the perfect print size for their projects and use this to help your team up-sell to larger sizes! These vertical layouts highlight 40x60 - wallet sizes.

PRINTING TIP: Print these on a repositionable adhesive vinyl, like LexJet's Print-and-Stick media, for easy installation and non-damaging removal.

PRODUCT FEATURE VIDEO: Metal + Acrylic Prints. Simply add your branding to the closing of this video and post it on your social channels to help your audience learn about these popular products.

The Fearless Reinvention SystemTM Workbook has gone through its own reinvention with a new Part Four on Team Development. The key to a successful team is total buy-in of your unique brand message and business culture. Involvement in your strategic planning, as well as clear and consistent communication of your goals, engages team members and empowers execution.

Part Four will walk you through:

·Clearly defining and communicating roles and responsibilities

·Aligning individual career aspirations with your business needs

·Accumulating new roles, skills, knowledge and competencies within your current team

·Coaching and mentoring team members through accomplishing individual goals that benefit your business

And don't forget Parts One through Three! This is the perfect time of year to reassess your long-term strategies and set your short-term goals.

We might not be able to tell you all the details at this early date, but we can tell you this: The program will be all-new and jam-packed with everything you need to know to be wildly successful in the photo + print industry. The networking will be abundant. And the shenanigans will be unforgettable. Plus, Red Rock Resort!

What are you waiting for? Check out our site and reserve your room for this spectacular event today!

Now is the perfect time to book rooms for you and your team and your family. Room rates of $140/per night (no resort fee!) are available July 9-18. (We recommend arriving no later than the 12thand departing no earlier than the 16th.)

Smart retail design creates an engaging space that makes clear connections between your guests’ wants/needs and your product/service offerings. This module is designed to help you refresh your retail space and make strategic decisions about your merchandising and displays. With the holiday season right around the corner, this training session is perfect for business owners, marketing managers, production and sales team members to learn, prepare and stay on task during this hectic time.

USERS MUST FIRST LOG INTO IPIPHOTO.COM, THEN CLICK THE "MSP HUB" ACCESS BUTTON OR GRAPHIC. ONCE INSIDE THE HUB, LOOK FOR THE TEAM TRAINING SECTION.

EXPLORE OUR TRAINING LIBRARY

Our series of professional team training modules was developed to support retail products, business operations and the overall client experience.Best of all, these courses are included as part of your MSP participation and your use is UNLIMITED!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Coming Soon!

Additional training modules will continually be added to this collection of resources. Watch for notifications when new courses are released!

USERS MUST FIRST LOG INTO IPIPHOTO.COM, THEN CLICK THE "MSP HUB" ACCESS BUTTON OR GRAPHIC. ONCE INSIDE THE HUB, LOOK FOR THE TEAM TRAINING SECTION.

Why is training important to your business?

·A highly trained team is a profitable team.

·Information, techniques and practice provide your team with confidence.

·Salespeople are more comfortable, leading to increased sales.

·“Back-of-the-house” team members are more efficient, leading to increased production and reduced costs.

·Training also puts everyone in your business on the same page.

·Provide a cohesive message and witness consistent performance.

DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST

Make sure your business is ready for the busy sales season by downloading our

Make sure your business is ready for the busy sales season by downloading our Holiday Marketing Checklist. Perfect for business owners, marketing managers, production and sales team members to prepare and stay on task during this hectic time.

All you have to do is download the list, print + share with the team, then check off each item once it's completed. Here's a sneak - peek of some the action items on this list:

Having a well-trained team of experts doesn’t happen overnight. Not to mention, it's one of those things that no matter how vital, ends up getting pushed down on the priority list. With that in mind, a series of professional team training modules was developed to support retail products, business operations and the overall client experience.

Owners and managers have confidence knowing their employees are educated in sales techniques, customer service and best practice topics relating to the print and photo industry.Best of all, these courses are included as part of your MSP participation and your use is UNLIMITED!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

Available now in the MSP HUB!

NEW! Available now in the MSP HUB!

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Additional training modules will continually be added to this collection of resources. Watch for notifications when new courses are released!

Why is training important to your business?

·A highly trained team is a profitable team.

·Information, techniques and practice provide your team with confidence.

·Salespeople are more comfortable, leading to increased sales.

·“Back-of-the-house” team members are more efficient, leading to increased production and reduced costs.

·Training also puts everyone in your business on the same page.

·Provide a cohesive message and witness consistent performance.

USERS MUST FIRST LOG INTO IPIPHOTO.COM, THEN CLICK THE "MSP HUB" ACCESS BUTTON OR GRAPHIC. ONCE INSIDE THE HUB, LOOK FOR THE TEAM TRAINING SECTION.

For the past nine years, the Marketing Solutions Program has elevated member marketing efforts with quality content and time saving solutions. Your IPI Board of Directors and HQ Leadership Team continue to work diligently to deliver the MSP at an affordable price. With the addition of new technology, features and deliverables - the time has come for us to make a small change to the MSP fee in order to offset those development costs. Effective September 15th, 2019 - the monthly subscription cost will change from $49 to $59.

Contact Brenda DiVincenzo (brenda@ipiphoto.com) if you have questions on training or suggestions for future courses.

Learn to navigate the new HUB interface! Watch this 11 minute video tour!

The new MSP HUB is jammed packed with marketing solutions galore! Here are all the ways this newly designed website will save you time, energy, and money.

·CAN'T FIND IT? SEARCH IT! This new search feature allows you to find content by keyword, category or tag.

·HELLO, THUMBNAILS! Every asset comes with a preview image so you know exactly what you're downloading.

·DON'T JUST BULK DOWNLOAD! Feel the joy of being able to download the exact content that best suits your business!

·TRAIN THE WHOLE TEAM! Our NEW Team Training program will educate your team on topics such as sales techniques, customer service and best practices relating to the print and photo industry. (And it's included with your MSP subscription!)

·MANAGED MARKETING MADE EASY. Find all your MMS services information, dashboards and schedules in one location.

Thank you for participating in the IPI Managed Marketing Service programs. We're excited to share our 2019/20 Email, Social Media and Digital Signage distribution schedules with you. Please print a copy so you always know what content is approaching.

Keep in mind that you can always edit, delete or reschedule any of our MMS emails and/or MMS social posts.

If you'd like IPI to start posting directly to Instagram please add the "Instagram Business Profile" to your dashboard.

Watch our tutorial on how to add that service to your account.

A portion of applicable posts will be shared with Instagram Business Profile.

IPI will be posting to your Facebook account 106 times this year – which is roughly 8 posts per month! The IPI Social Media Dashboard allows you UNLIMITED access to over 50 different services like blogs, rss feeds + other social platforms to manage on your own. (LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogs, YouTube and many, many more). You can also track success on all channels, edit, re-purpose, or modify our content at any time.

LexJet is hosting the second LexJet Experience in our Sarasota, Fla., headquarters on Sept. 24-26. The event will feature tons of ways for print service providers to improve their operation’s workflow and their bottom line!

On Sept. 24-25, join Onyx for a two-day Onyx Color Management Certification Course. You’ll learn the basics of color theory and get hands-on practice creating profiles while mastering color management settings in your RIP. Registration is $350 per attendee, and includes breakfast and lunch.

On Sept 26, we’ll be hosting our LexJet Experience Open House, a free event with industry experts who will answer questions about equipment, software, print media and more. Enjoy special discounts, giveaways and lunch on us!

REGISTER TODAY for the Onyx course, the open house or both! Special hotel room rate available.

IPI will create the emails, link images to your web ordering platform and distribute each email on your behalf *if requested. The email content includes e-newsletters, product launches, promotions, tips, educational topics, holiday content and more. MSP marketing videos will also be embedded in several emails throughout the year.Keep in mind that you can always edit, delete, and reschedule any email before it is distributed to your customer list.

BONUS email content will also be added into your Constant Contact or Mail Chimp accounts. So even the email topics you choose not to select, will be available to you.

After submitting your email selections, please remember to print a copy of the schedule so you always know what content is approaching. As a reminder, the 2019/20 Email Schedule will also be located on the MMS Calendar in the MSP HUB.

That's right we still have our amazing incentive still going on untilJuly 31st! You will receive 1 room night for every $5,000 spent with any of our Supplying Partners from July 23rd to July 31st! So go take advantage of our Supplying Partner Specials (you can find the list of all Supplying Partner Specials on the IPIC Lite webpage) and win those IPIC 2020 room nights!

Maximum of 4 room nights per business. Incentive benefits for hotel must be used to attend IPIC 2020. Hotel nights can be split up among team members or used to extend your stay. They are non transferable outside of your business. Hotel nights will be covered by IPI directly. There will be no cash value if you are unable to attend. Receipts will be required for all purchases from official 2019 IPI Supplying Partners.

No need to spend money on travel or hotel rooms, now you can have all the vital information and amazing Supplying Partner specials from the comforts of your business.

Starting July 23rd thru 25th, join the IPI HQ Team along with a handful of industry leaders, "LIVE" (meaning we were alive when we recorded it) on the IPI Forum. Each day our sessions will focus on a specific topic that will help guide your business in the coming year. During each discussion you'll have the opportunity to chat live, ask questions and even offer some additional input. Here's a snapshot of our schedule for each day.

Maximum of 4 room nights per business. Incentive benefits for hotel must be used to attend IPIC 2020. Hotel nights can be split up among team members or used to extend your stay. They are non transferable outside of your business. Hotel nights will be covered by IPI directly. There will be no cash value if you are unable to attend. Receipts will be required for all purchases from official 2019 IPI Supplying Partners.

IT'S TRUE!! Now you can start posting videos right to Instagram without ever needing to leave your Social Dashboard. Simply create a video post by pressing the 'Compose' button on the menu bar, attach the video, add written content and press post. It's that easy! Now it's your turn to try.

In order to post to your account videos must be:

·3 seconds minimum

·60 seconds maximum

·Maximum of 100 MB

·Either .MOV or MP4 files only

IPI will be adding video content to the Instagram posting schedule. You must have Instagram Business Profile added to your account in order to receive that content.

ADD INSTAGRAM BUSINESS PROFILE TO YOUR SOCIAL DASHBOARD!

If you'd like IPI to start posting directly to Instagram please add the "Instagram Business Profile" to your dashboard.

Watch our tutorial on how to add that service to your account.

Keep in mind that the IPI Social Media Dashboard allows you UNLIMITED access to over 50 different services like blogs, rss feeds + other social platforms to manage on your own. (LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogs, YouTube and many, many more). You can also track success on all channels, edit, re-purpose, or modify our content at any time.

IPIC 2019 may be over but that doesn't mean the education has to stop. Join us LIVE as we give you a break down of all the IPIC education you and your team should be watching. Learn where you can find the University breakout and Live Learning general session recordings and all other IPIC resources!

Visit the IPIC 2019 Hub where you'll find all things IPIC! From photos + videos to our Live Learning sessions, you and your team members can relive IPIC over and over again all year long.

IPIC Live Learning

Now you and your team can enjoy rewatching all the member-driven educational sessions, success stories, and keynote presentations all from one place!

IPIC University

Learn from some of the most talented and successful experts on how to strengthen your skills, market your services and operate a profitable business.

All University session recordings will be posted the weeks following IPIC.

IPIC File Library

Missed a hand out? Want your team members to download a university presentation? Then say no more. You can find all downloadable handouts, world cafe notes, University presentations and more, all in one location!

WE MISSED YOU! BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO MISS THESE AWESOME TRADE SHOW SPECIALS

We are bummed that you couldn't make the Trade Show. Since you aren't here, we wanted to make sure you knew that many of our Supplying Partner Specials are available to you. No reason not to save some money!